Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

Lat: 39.295°NLon: 114.84528°WElev: 6257.0ft.

Clear

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 24 Apr 05:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Ely NV

  • Today

    Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level rising to 8200 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers.  Snow level 8500 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Low around 33. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7100 feet. High near 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then scattered snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers after 2am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers before 11pm.  Snow level 7400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level rising to 8200 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Rain showers. Snow level 8500 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Low around 33. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7100 feet. High near 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then scattered snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7700 feet rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 8400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ely NV
 39.26°N 114.89°W (Elev. 7021 ft)
4:07 am PDT Apr 24, 2026
6am PDT Apr 24, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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